Beirut chess
Beirut Chess
Beirut chess is a chess variant invented by Jim Winslow in 1992. The game is played using the standard chess pieces and board, with each side secretly equipping one of their men with a “bomb”. Before the game begins, each player secretly attaches a red dot to the bottom of one of their pieces (but not the king). This piece is called a bomb carrier. On any turn, instead of moving, a player may say “Boom!” and overturn their bomb carrier. All pieces of either color on squares adjacent to the bomb carrier are removed from the game, as well as the bomb carrier itself. There are two ways to win: checkmate the opponent or blow up the enemy king.
Why is Beirut chess Popular?
Beirut chess is a unique and exciting twist on the classic game of chess. The addition of the bomb carrier adds an element of surprise and strategy to the game, making it more challenging and engaging for players.
Game Components of Beirut chess
– Standard chess board
– Standard chess pieces
– Red dots to mark the bomb carrier
Game Setup of Beirut chess
Players set up the board and pieces as they would for a game of standard chess. Each player secretly attaches a red dot to the bottom of one of their pieces (but not the king). This piece is called a bomb carrier.
Gameplay Mechanics of Beirut chess
Beirut chess follows all the rules and conventions of standard chess, with one difference: the bomb carrier. On any turn, instead of moving, a player may say “Boom!” and overturn their bomb carrier. All pieces of either color on squares adjacent to the bomb carrier are removed from the game, as well as the bomb carrier itself.
Game Objective of Beirut chess
– Checkmate the opponent.
– Blow up the enemy king.
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